REhope for Men

RE: Men and Fertility

Some types of cancer and treatments may affect male fertility. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may temporarily or permanently affect sperm count and impact the ability for men to have children.

The likelihood of male infertility after cancer depends on several factors including:

Type of cancer

Dose and duration of chemotherapy or radiation

Age of the patient

Sperm count prior to treatment

RE: Comprehensive Care for Men

Through a partnership with the CMC Women's Institute, REhope helps men understand how their diagnosis and recommended treatments may affect fertility. REhope takes a multidisciplinary approach to fertility preservation by providing comprehensive care with a team of experts including:

Likelihood of success and cost associated with different fertility treatments.

Whether testicular tissue banking would be necessary.

Family building options if you choose not to undergo any fertility preserving treatments or have few or no sperm after cancer treatment.

Risks to future children of genetically transmitted cancers.

Options for genetic testing prior to pregnancy.

Storing Sperm

Many men have concerns about the effects cancer therapy may have on their ability to have children. Often sperm count and function are reduced immediately after chemotherapy or radiation so it is important to bank sperm prior to starting treatment.

To preserve fertility, sperm may be frozen and stored for future use following completion of cancer treatment. This process is quick and simple and allows you to freeze semen from one or more ejaculates in our accredited andrology lab.

Healthy pregnancies have been reported for sperm that has been stored for more than 15 years.

More Options

Several options are available either before or after cancer treatment depending on your individual needs:

Sperm banking

Testicular tissue banking

Intrauterine sperm insemination

In vitro fertilization

Donor sperm

Your Visit

During your first visit, your physician will discuss your medical history, concerns and special needs. You and your physician will devise a plan of action specifically for you. Our resources and services include the following: